He single out BT Cotton and BT Maize which normally do well in Central Kenya but the majority of farmers haven’t utilized bio-tech to increase the yield due to myths surrounding genetically modified crops.
He said BT cotton is resistant to pests and fewer chemicals are required compared to normal cotton noting if all farmers embrace it all ginneries will be revived which is not the only source of income for farmers but also creates employment opportunities.
Retired major Dedan Muriku, another member of ICOSEED urged the farmers to embrace genetically modified crops to end the famine being witnessed annually.
He insisted enough research has been done by Kenya scientists and the crops have no side effects on the environment and human health
Fred Kariuki, a farmer, said lack of education on genetically Modified Crops has been an impediment in the production of surplus and making Kenya's food sustainable.
He said they will use the knowledge they have acquired in respective farms as well as teach other farmers how Bio-Tech works and the benefits.
Margaret Mutinda, another farmer, said the seminar has enhanced their knowledge of genetically modified crops.
The past has been full of fears about what was said about the crops but with the new information, they can do farming to ensure food security.
